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$799,000
4 Beds 2 Baths
HOA
N/A
SQFT
2800
286 Essex St
Weymouth, MA 02188
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Property Description

Built in 1768, 286 Essex Street is a piece of Weymouth history. Sitting prominently up on a hill, this Antique-style home, a white post-and-beam structure, predates the American Revolution, standing watch over Central Weymouth for over 250 years. Anchored by a granite foundation, the 4-bed, 2-bath house offers 2,800 square feet of flexible living. The second floor even features a kitchenette, perfect for multi-generational living or an au pair suite. While two fireplaces offer Colonial charm on the main level, the third floor reveals a huge, versatile bonus room—a blank canvas perfect for a massive media room, playroom, or guest suite. Adding to its appeal is the detached garage, which is heated and wired for electricity, making it the perfect "he-shed," "she-shed," or dedicated workspace. Sitting on a 0.58-acre lot with modern city utilities, this historical landmark seamlessly blends old-world character with the space needed for contemporary life.

Property Details

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Level: First Floor
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14'4"X14'8"
  • Dining Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 2
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 8'9"X7'4"
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 2 Dimensions: 8'3"X9'3"
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12'7"X16'2"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12'9"X12'11"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 10'7"X13'11"
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16'1"X14'1"
  • Living Room Level: First Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15'5"X21'5"
  • Family Room Features: Exterior Access
  • Laundry Room Features: Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Full, Interior Access

Utilities

  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Cooling: None, Window AC
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Dryer, for Electric Oven
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Sewer District: WDPW

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Heated, Work Area
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Deeded, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 9

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 2800
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Walk-up Attic, Wetbar
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Construction

  • Year Built: 1768
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Antique
  • Construction Type: Post & Beam
  • Foundation Info: Granite
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Exterior Features: Gutters, Screens
  • Road Type: Public

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73456219
  • Last Updated: 11/25/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown
  • Terms: Contract for Deed

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Seller's Representative: Michael Mahoney, Real Broker MA, LLC
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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